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06-08-2007 | 01:08 AM

bksram3500

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Is ther a kit that I can buy so I dont have to use the clutch to shift gear.

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06-08-2007 | 01:58 AM

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It's all about matching rpm. There is no kits, only technique. It's a bit of a pain on synchro trans since you can't feel it as well, but it can be done.

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06-08-2007 | 02:00 AM

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I can do it but I was told it will screw something up if i did

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06-08-2007 | 02:02 AM

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I too have heard it is hard on the synchros.

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06-08-2007 | 02:04 AM

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It's only hard on the syncros if the rpms aren't exact.

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06-08-2007 | 02:15 AM

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what rpms are you shifting at. On the delivery trucks I drove it was around 2500 and 1700

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06-11-2007 | 12:09 AM

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Is ther a kit that I can buy so I dont have to use the clutch to shift gear.

Just remove the brass syncro rings.

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